| Playing hockey is fun and a good sport to | | | | Helmet is the core protection of the face and |
| help your children build on their character | | | | the head. It is best to buy brand new ones to |
| although indulging your kid in hockey can be | | | | ensure that there are no hidden cracks or |
| straining since it is a full contact sport. | | | | hairline cracks that might be overlooked |
| Supporting a kid joining this sport is costly | | | | during the selection process. A helmet with a |
| because of its equipments and rink rental. | | | | face guard is the best choice for kids to |
| | | | prevent a hockey stick or a puck colliding |
| Buying quality equipments can be a headache | | | | directly at their faces. |
| for parents especially if they are not very | | | | |
| knowledgeable about it. There are many types | | | | Gloves |
| of equipments ranging from the very expensive | | | | |
| professional grade materials to the basic | | | | It is best to buy gloves that are long enough |
| entry level ones. As more and more kids join | | | | to meet with the elbow pads to provide |
| organized sports, many of the manufacturers | | | | maximum protection. It is best that gloves |
| have released models for consumers to choose | | | | are the correct hand size of the kid for a |
| from. The basics of buying equipment for your | | | | stable grip and maximum hockey stick control. |
| kid are as follows: | | | | |
| | | | Body Pads and Shin Guards |
| Skates | | | | |
| | | | Body pads and shin guards should fit snugly |
| Since hockey is a sport that is played on | | | | and comfortably to prevent the protective |
| ice, it comes naturally that the players | | | | gear from falling off. Body guards and shin |
| would be using skates. Using figure skates is | | | | guards are common items on garage sales. It |
| a big no-no in hockey because the shape and | | | | is a good place to scour through the pile. |
| functions are different and this might lead | | | | Protective equipments for hockey are |
| to injuries. Essentially hockey skates | | | | outfitted with hard shell plastics that |
| protect the ankles and the feet. | | | | distribute the impact evenly to the body. |
| | | | Before buying the used protective equipment |
| A good fit for the boot is about a quarter or | | | | check the plastic shell thoroughly for |
| half an inch in allowance when worn with | | | | cracks. |
| socks. Buying skates can be discouraging at | | | | |
| times since it is not advisable to buy a big | | | | Hockey Stick |
| size and have the child grow into it. Having | | | | |
| big skates can lead to fractures since the | | | | This equipment is the safest to buy on garage |
| feet and the ankles are not snugly fitted. If | | | | and surplus shops. Hockey stick for beginners |
| buying used skates, it is advisable to check | | | | does not really matter because this is the |
| on the leather of the ankle area if it has | | | | time to gauge what curvature angle should the |
| not worn out. | | | | blade be through time. Also, hockey sticks |
| | | | can be customized by cutting off the top part |
| Helmet | | | | of the handle. |
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